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Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

A delightful twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie, featuring gooey texture, rich chocolate flavor, and bursts of sweet maraschino cherry flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Forms the base for the cookies.
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda Helps the cookies rise and gives a lovely texture.
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt Enhances all the flavors.
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Adds richness and creates a tender crumb.
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar For sweetness, balancing the richness of the butter.
  • 0.5 cups packed brown sugar Adds moisture and caramel flavor.
  • 1 large egg Binds the ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the overall taste.
Add-ins
  • 0.5 cups maraschino cherries, chopped and drained Provides bursts of sweet flavor.
  • 1 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Classic addition for chocolatey goodness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Drop rounded spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centers remain soft.
  3. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes before baking to help the cookies maintain their shape. Substitute chocolate chips for white chocolate for a different flavor. Add sea salt on top after baking for a sweet and salty contrast.